Reggae icon Buju Banton lit up Los Angeles on Thursday, June 5, headlining the opening night of the BET Experience 2025 at the Hollywood Palladium—his first performance in the city in over 20 years.
Backed by his Til Shiloh band, the Grammy-winning “Gargamel” tore through three decades of hits, uniting a sold-out crowd of loyal fans and newcomers alike and reaffirming his status as a global reggae legend.
Presented by SheaMoisture, the multi-day BET Experience celebrates Black culture with music, comedy, and community events leading up to the BET Awards on June 9.
Next up: Banton heads to Las Vegas on Saturday, June 7, making history as the first reggae-dancehall artist to headline Planet Hollywood.